QB Robert Griffin III (Redskins)
14% (6)

WR Vincent Brown (Chargers)
14% (6)

QB Andrew Luck (Colts)
51% (22)

QB Russell Wilson (Seahawks)
7% (3)

QB Tim Tebow (Just kidding)
14% (6)

So I hopped in the Fantasy Time Machine -- it's been parked in the garage for a minute -- and dialed up a time when I had to draft two running backs in the beginning to begin my team's foundation.

I've seen what my team looks like when I draft an elite quarterback in the first. It was time to see what I can build if I choose to wait on a QB. At first blush, I have to admit I like what I see. I'm still leaning towards snatching an elite signal caller, but now I know I have a Plan B.

In fantasy, Plan B usually ends up as your real Plan A.

Here's my third mock draft of the season, joined by eleven random humans through espn.com. Still no computers. I pick 10th since that's where I will pick during my draft August 26th (I finished third last season). My league's roster rules dictated I draft two quarterbacks, three or four running backs, four or five wide receivers, two tight ends, two defense/special teams, and two kickers.

Round One

(1) Team Milbrandt - Arian Foster RB

(2) Team Brandt - Ray Rice RB

(3) Team Palladino - Aaron Rodgers QB

(4) Team Kessell - LeSean McCoy RB

(5) Team Evanoff - Tom Brady QB

(6) Team Fauber - Drew Brees QB

(7) Team Martin - Calvin Johnson WR

(8) Team Charley - Maurice Jones-Drew RB

(9) Team Cherry - Chris Johnson RB

(10) Team Brown - Matt Forte RB

(11) Team z - Larry Fitzgerald WR

(12) Team Salvati - Andre Johnson WR

Round One analysis: The big change is Ryan Mathews' stock. Although, as you'll see, it hasn't dropped too much. Jones-Drew is still consistently going in the first round, which must mean owners are not worried about his hold out. I'm worried about his hold out, the likelihood he'll repeat last season's stats even though he's still the only true weapon on Jacksonville's roster and the workload he's carried for the better part of the decade. He's officially on my "Do-not-draft" list. It didn't happen hear, but Chris Johnson has surpassed MJD as the running back most likely to go after Foster, Rice and McCoy are taken.

My Pick: I'm gambling Forte is the guy who finally gets the money, and lives up to it. Obviously, not every athlete is that way. Forte strikes me as that type of guy. Plus, he's a Top 3 receiver out of the backfield. He can make a huge difference in PPR leagues -- I belong to one. Also, I expect his four touchdowns from last season to at least double, even with Michael Bush playing the part of vulture. He has two big, physical receivers on the outside blocking, so don't be surprised if he takes more than a few screens to the house.

Round Two

(13) Team Salvati - Matthew Stafford QB

(14) Team z - Rob Gronkowski TE

(15) Team Brown - DeMarco Murray RB

(16) Team Cherry - Roddy White WR

(17) Team Charley - Greg Jennings WR

(18) Team Martin - Darren McFadden RB

(19) Team Fauber - Willis McGahee RB

(20) Team Evanoff - Jimmy Graham TE

(21) Team Kessell - Adrian Peterson RB

(22) Team Palladino - Marshawn Lynch RB

(23) Team Brandt - Jamaal Charles RB

(24) Team Milbrandt - Cam Newton QB

Round Two analysis: The owner who chose McGahee claimed he hit the "wrong button." Regardless, McGahee has been overvalued so far. There's still touchdown potential, assuming Peyton Manning returns to form, but he could just as easily fall off the cliff. Stay away. If it weren't for previous injuries, McFadden, Peterson and Charles would all go in the first round. The potential for huge seasons still loom large. Of the three, I trust Peterson the most. He appears on a mission.

My Pick:Jerry Jones won't accept failure again without making wholesale changes. That type of pressure can usually fortify talent, and the Cowboys have a lot of it. There is some risk with Murray, but the ceiling is unlimited. He could lead the league in rushing. That's on the table with Bill Callahan strengthening the offensive line techniques. I mentioned in the last mock, I was tempted by Murray or Forte at No. 15. To land them both is a coup to me. If I was guaranteed this would happen in my draft, I'd likely discard my "securing an elite quarterback in the first round above all else" strategy. Unfortunately, I don't think my draft will allow me to get both. Sad trombone.

Round Three

(25) Team Milbrandt - Steven Jackson RB

(26) Team Brandt - Wes Welker WR

(27) Team Palladino - Hakeem Nicks WR

(28) Team Kessell - A.J. Green WR

(29) Team Evanoff - Fred Jackson RB

(30) Team Fauber - Ryan Mathews RB

(31) Team Martin - Julio Jones WR

(32) Team Charley - Trent Richardson RB

(33) Team Cherry - Darren Sproles RB

(34) Team Brown - Jordy Nelson WR

(35) Team z - Mike Wallace WR

(36) Team Salvati - Victor Cruz WR

Round Three analysis: Mathews only falls to No. 30 overall. I still think this is a risky pick. Owners who draft him this high believe he'll miss no more than two games, and still have a shot at fulfilling his first round potential. A broken collar bone is a notorious slow heal. If you can draft Mathews as a RB3, somewhere after the fifth round, I think that's decent value. Don't go this early. A hold out hasn't affected MJD's stock, but it certainly has Wallace. Early on, he was a second round pick, no he's nearly out of the third. Partly because people believe Antonio Brown has replaced him as Ben Roethlisberger's favorite target. In PPR leagues, I'd go with Brown. In other leagues, it's a toss up. No matter, Wallace is still the most prolific deep threat in the NFL over the past three seasons. Jones looked spectacular in Atlanta's exhibition debut. I've been preaching the Falcons offense would make a full transition to an all-out passing attack, and it certainly looked that way against Baltimore.

My Pick: I don't expect 15 touchdowns from Nelson again, but I'm certain Aaron Rodgers' favorite receiver will put up excellent numbers. Opening with two running backs allows me to go after second tier wide receivers, which usually produce the seasons top values at the position. I like Nelson, Jones, and Green more than Andre Johnson. Like Mathews, I simply don't trust Johnson's ability to stay healthy anymore.

Round Four

(37) Team Salvati - Brandon Marshall WR

(38) Team z - Eli Manning QB

(39) Team Brown - Dez Bryant WR

(40) Team Cherry - Frank Gore RB

(41) Team Charley - Michael Vick QB

(42) Team Martin - Ahmad Bradshaw RB

(43) Team Fauber - Marques Colston WR

(44) Team Evanoff - Reggie Bush RB

(45) Team Kessell - Michael Turner RB

(46) Team Palladino - Steve Smith WR

(47) Team Brandt - Percy Harvin WR

(48) Team Milbrandt - Demaryius Thomas WR

Round Four analysis: This has been where there was a run on what middle tier running backs were left. Not here. If I didn't take Bryant, I likely would have went Thomas. Both are young receivers entering their third season (most know this is where young receivers finally put everything together). Outside of the quarterbacks taken this round, Thomas has the highest potential. Peyton agrees with me.

My Pick: I said this last mock: "I still believe Dez Bryant will finish the season as a Top 10 receiver. He's a nut case, but he's also capable of dominating the league. Which probably describes most of the stars in the NFL." Nothings changed. I'm all in on the Cowboys this season.

Round Five

(49) Team Milbrandt - Antonio Brown WR

(50) Team Brandt - Tony Romo QB

(51) Team Palladino - Roy Helu RB

(52) Team Kessell - Antonio Gates TE

(53) Team Evanoff - Steve Johnson WR

(54) Team Fauber - Jeremy Maclin WR

(55) Team Martin - Eric Decker WR

(56) Team Charley - Miles Austin WR

(57) Team Cherry - Peyton Manning QB

(58) Team Brown - Dwayne Bowe WR

(59) Team z - Brandon Lloyd WR

(60) Team Salvati - BenJarvus Green-Ellis RB

Round Five analysis: There are some excellent choices in this round. Romo and Manning could be Top 5 QBs, who you don't have to use a first rounder on. Gates touchdown against Green Bay looked vintage. Once again, you're getting a tight end who can match Gronkowski or Graham three rounds later on average. I've made my admiration for Helu, and disdain for his coach well known. Green-Ellis certainly isn't a sexy pick, unless you find double digit touchdowns sexy. Not really a bad pick here.

My Pick: A lot of people are concerned with Bowe's absence from training camp. Me? No so much. Yet. If he waits until the end of preseason to sign his one-year tender, so be it. He's talented enough to still make plays even if he still doesn't quite know the offense. Especially in this scenario. He'd be a WR3 for me. There's real value having him in that position. I feel like he'll fall even further the closer we get to the season. He's still going to be a WR2 at worst, Top 10 at best.

Round Six

(61) Team Salvati - Jonathan Stewart RB

(62) Team z - Stevan Ridley RB

(63) Team Brown - Philip Rivers QB

(64) Team Cherry - Vincent Jackson WR

(65) Team Charley - Shonn Greene RB

(66) Team Martin - Matt Ryan QB

(67) Team Fauber - Beanie Wells RB

(68) Team Evanoff - DeSean Jackson WR

(69) Team Kessell - Santonio Holmes WR

(70) Team Palladino - Vernon Davis TE

(71) Team Brandt - Jason Witten TE

(72) Team Milbrandt - Ben Tate RB

Round Six analysis: Seeing Jackson and Holmes go off the board back-to-back would make me smile if this were real. It's always great seeing guys you have absolutely no intentions of drafting get drafted. There's great value in the two tight ends chosen. Both Davis and Witten could be their quarterbacks favorite targets, especially in the red zone. I'm staying away from Stewart, Greene and Wells. Don't like their situations, or don't believe they can reach their potential. I'm looking at you Shonn Greene.

My Pick: It was between Rivers and Ryan. I'm still torn. I believe both will be spectacular this season, with both teams throwing way more than most believe. Because Rivers has approached 5,000 yards before, his success won't surprise anyone. Ryan will make his mark on fantasy football this season. Last draft, I picked Rivers despite taking Stafford in the first round -- outside the box, I know. I'll be relying more heavily on Rivers in this scenario.

Round Seven

(73) Team Milbrandt - Doug Martin RB

(74) Team Brandt - Isaac Redman RB

(75) Team Palladino - 49ers D/ST D/ST

(76) Team Kessell - Texans D/ST D/ST

(77) Team Evanoff - Denarius Moore WR

(78) Team Fauber - Peyton Hillis RB

(79) Team Martin - Pierre Garcon WR

(80) Team Charley - Jermichael Finley TE

(81) Team Cherry - Aaron Hernandez TE

(82) Team Brown - Cedric Benson RB

(83) Team z - DeAngelo Williams RB

(84) Team Salvati - Jahvid Best RB

Round Seven analysis: This is the earliest I've seen a defense chosen. Unacceptable. On the brighter side: Martin, Redman and Hillis are solid RB2/Flex options, and great values taken this late. These mocks aren't real, hence the name, but I have to admit, I used some colorful language when Hernandez was taken the pick before me. If I don't get Gates or Davis at the position, Hernandez is someone I would target.

My Pick: I tweeted when the news of Benson signing with Green Bay broke: "Cedric Benson signing with the Packers reminds me of when Corey Dillon went to the Pats. He was a monster the first season." James Starks had a dropped pass, and a fumble in limited play against the Chargers. I see Benson beginning the season as the starter.

Round Eight

(85) Team Salvati - Robert Meachem WR

(86) Team z - Michael Bush RB

(87) Team Brown - Brandon Pettigrew TE

(88) Team Cherry - Matt Schaub QB

(89) Team Charley - Donald Brown RB

(90) Team Martin - C.J. Spiller RB

(91) Team Fauber - Tony Gonzalez TE

(92) Team Evanoff - Toby Gerhart RB

(93) Team Kessell - Ben Roethlisberger QB

(94) Team Palladino - Mark Ingram RB

(95) Team Brandt - Torrey Smith WR

(96) Team Milbrandt - Robert Griffin III QB

Round Eight analysis: Still some decent depth at running back, with Brown being the highlight of this round. A lot of owners woke up from their slumber on Brown after he took Andrew Luck's first pass for a score Sunday morning. I don't really like the term sleeper, because in this day and age, the information is out there, somewhere. So I won't call Brown a sleeper. I will say he will out-earn whatever he costs you.

My Pick: I chose to pass on Gates and VD, and missed out on Hernandez. Getting Pettigrew makes up for it. I believe he takes the next step to become elite this season. In fantasy, he's already been a beast in PPR leagues, because Detroit uses him to make up for the lack of a running game. Their running back situation is still a mess.

My Picks: Josh Freeman (No. 106) gives me a capable backup to Rivers. I expect a total bounce back from last season. Plus, he and Vincent Jackson will form one of the best deep combinations in the league. Freeman was able to make Mike Williams serviceable, imagine what he can do with Jackson as his No. 1. Whoever wins the quarterback battle in Tennessee will count heavily on freakish athlete Jared Cook (No. 111) to make plays in the red zone. He could be a TE1 this season, but is a steal as a TE2. SI's Peter King predicts 75 receptions for Eddie Royal (No. 130) this season. I think that's a little low if he remains healthy. Ronnie Brown (No. 135) has proven time after time, he can be productive in spurts. You just can't count on him for the long haul. As my RB4, he's a step away from the waiver wire, and I get to test drive him early while Mathews heals. Why not?

Round Thirteen

(145) Team Milbrandt - Ryan Williams RB

(146) Team Brandt - Mike Tolbert RB

(147) Team Palladino - Mike Williams WR

(148) Team Kessell - Stephen Gostkowski K

(149) Team Evanoff - Kendall Hunter RB

(150) Team Fauber - Sam Bradford QB

(151) Team Martin - Steelers D/ST D/ST

(152) Team Charley - Jets D/ST D/ST

(153) Team Cherry - Brent Celek TE

(154) Team Brown - Packers D/ST D/ST

(155) Team z - Nate Burleson WR

(156) Team Salvati - Falcons D/ST D/ST

Round Fourteen

(157) Team Salvati - Mason Crosby K

(158) Team z - Sebastian Janikowski K

(159) Team Brown - Dan Bailey K

(160) Team Cherry - Rashard Mendenhall RB

(161) Team Charley - Leonard Hankerson WR

(162) Team Martin - Garrett Hartley K

(163) Team Fauber - Matt Flynn QB

(164) Team Evanoff - Kellen Winslow TE

(165) Team Kessell - Ryan Fitzpatrick QB

(166) Team Palladino - Jon Baldwin WR

(167) Team Brandt - Alex Henery K

(168) Team Milbrandt - Matt Prater K

Round Fifteen

(169) Team Milbrandt - Randall Cobb WR

(170) Team Brandt - Greg Little WR

(171) Team Palladino - Martellus Bennett TE

(172) Team Kessell - Lions D/ST D/ST

(173) Team Evanoff - Bills D/ST D/ST

(174) Team Fauber - Rob Bironas K

(175) Team Martin - Robbie Gould K

(176) Team Charley - Dustin Keller TE

(177) Team Cherry - Randy Bullock K

(178) Team Brown - Chiefs D/ST D/ST

(179) Team z - Brian Quick WR

(180) Team Salvati - Tim Hightower RB

Round Sixteen

(181) Team Salvati - Delone Carter RB

(182) Team z - Evan Royster RB

(183) Team Brown - Matt Bryant K

(184) Team Cherry - Patriots D/ST D/ST

(185) Team Charley - Neil Rackers K

(186) Team Martin - Michael Floyd WR

(187) Team Fauber - James Jones WR

(188) Team Evanoff - Jason Hanson K

(189) Team Kessell - Matt Cassel QB

(190) Team Palladino - Ryan Grant RB

(191) Team Brandt - Dion Lewis RB

(192) Team Milbrandt - Jerome Simpson WR

Rounds Thirteen through Sixteen analysis: Best picks: QB Ryan Fitzpatrick (No. 165), WR Jon Baldwin (No. 166), RB Tim Hightower (No. 180), QB Matt Cassel (No. 189). I expect big things out of Buffalo's offense. This is a make or break season for Fitzpatrick, but this late in the draft, the pick can't hurt you. Baldwin continues to impress in Bowe's absence. He will give Cassel as serious red zone target. If things break their way, the AFC West could be the Chiefs to lose. Even though it should be Helu -- I won't let it go -- Hightower could be the starter entering Week 1. You can't complain getting a starting running back in Round Fifteen.

My Picks: The Packers (No. 154) and Chiefs (No. 178) are solid defenses, at least for fantasy. Green Bay's offense is so prolific, it puts pressure on opposing offenses, which leads to mistakes. The defense has been good recently at turning those mistakes into touchdowns. I expect Kansas City to get a lot of sacks. Dan Bailey (No. 159) and Matt Bryant (No. 183) both kick for offenses that can put up a lot of points. They also kick in domes. Another plus.